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as in ambassador
a person sent on a mission to represent another
the British ministers at the international peace conference
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as in priest
a person specially trained and authorized to conduct religious services in a Christian church
our minister gives an interesting sermon every week
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as in deputy
a person who acts or does business for another
she's merely a minister of the corporation
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Recent Examples of minister
Katt holds a Master of Divinity degree and works as a spiritual coach and meditation teacher, in addition to serving as an ordained minister.
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Jann E. Freed,
Forbes.com,
26 June 2026
The South Korean defense minister specifically cited the conflicts in Ukraine and the Middle East as inspiring such military reforms with a focus on drone technologies.
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Jeremy Hsu,
ArsTechnica,
26 June 2026
An alliance of conservative business leaders and ministers feared a loss of influence in this new political and social reality.
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David Mislin,
The Conversation,
26 June 2026
Venezuela's health minister told state media late Thursday that thousands of people had been reported missing.
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CBS News,
26 June 2026
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Jann E. Freed,
Forbes.com,
26 June 2026
The South Korean defense minister specifically cited the conflicts in Ukraine and the Middle East as inspiring such military reforms with a focus on drone technologies.
—
Jeremy Hsu,
ArsTechnica,
26 June 2026
An alliance of conservative business leaders and ministers feared a loss of influence in this new political and social reality.
—
David Mislin,
The Conversation,
26 June 2026
Venezuela's health minister told state media late Thursday that thousands of people had been reported missing.
—
CBS News,
26 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for minister
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On Tuesday, Israeli and Lebanese ambassadors are set to meet again in Washington for the fifth meeting to bring about an end to the war.
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Parmida is also an ambassador for bodybuilding apparel brand Darc Sport, per her Instagram.
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Watching from the crowd was Father Taras Naumenko, a Ukrainian Orthodox priest, one of Tryzub's team chaplains and a passionate soccer goalie.
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Morelia is named after José María Morelos, a revolutionary priest and key leader of the Mexican War of Independence.
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Gonzalez refused to speak to deputies during his arrest or his interrogation, authorities said.
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Likewise, the board has approved several permanent replacements selected by Chait for top administrators who are leaving the district, including the departing deputy superintendent of instruction, Karla Estrada.
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The talks will include US Vice President JD Vance, Jared Kushner and the US special envoy to the Middle East, Steve Witkoff.
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Some nations support Costa’s backchannel proposal As European leaders left overnight after the summit wrapped up, Belgian Prime Minister Bart De Wever joked that Costa would be the envoy to Moscow.
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She was born into slavery in the North and later won her freedom, becoming an acclaimed speaker, preacher and activist.
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According to the Daily Mail report, the preacher and Key exchanged a series of text messages in the spring of 2026 that his wife eventually read.
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Document your processes and delegate before the business hits its breaking point.
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There is little question that the four Connecticut delegates, Roger Sherman, Oliver Wolcott, Samuel Huntington, and William Williams, knew the minds of their colonial brethren.
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Key Facts At least eight states, nearly all of which are led by Democratic governors, will not send representatives to the fair, according to multiple outlets.
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Even if Arraez doesn’t earn the fan selection, the Giants are required to have at least one representative, who would be selected through the players vote and Commissioner’s Office.
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Robin, our hero, is the son of a country clergyman.
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The trio of vicars starts with James Norton as Sidney Chambers, the doe-eyed clergyman with a taste for cool jazz and clever women.
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“Minister.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/minister. Accessed 27 Jun. 2026.
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